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Course Name : Treatment methods against fish parasites
Course Code : SY-547
Course Type : Optional
Level of Course : Second Cycle
Year of Study : 1
Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)
ECTS : 6
Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor ARGUN AKİF ÖZAK
Learning Outcomes of the Course : Able to define parasitism and related terms used in parasitology
Able to define the parasitic diseases of the economically important fish species
Able to define the antiparasitic drugs, medicaments and their properties
Able to calculate and apply the proper treatment dosage used against fish parasites
Able to define the methods of antiparasitic drug application to fish
Able to apply an antiparasitic drug administration to fish
Able to define the laws and regulations on antiparasitic drugs and medicaments
Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face
Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : YLSY-200 Special Area Course
SY-543 Fish Pharmacology
Recommended Optional Programme Components : None
Aim(s) of Course : Treating the parasitic diseases of cultured fish
Course Contents : Antiparasitic drugs and their properties, effects on parasites, application methods to fish, health and safety applications during antiparasitic administration
Language of Instruction : Turkish
Work Place : Classes, labs and fish culture units of the Faculty of Fisheries University of Cukurova

  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition of drug and medicaments, basic terminology used in pharmacology, drug absorbtion Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
2 Distribution, biotransformation, half-life and elemination of drugs in fish Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
3 Drug application methods to fish (e.g. Bath, dip, drug addition to feed) Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
4 Calculation of treatment dosage and application Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
5 Properties of antiparasitic drugs or medicaments Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
6 Mode of action of antiparasitic drugs or medicaments on parasites Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
7 Application of antiparasitic drugs Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
8 Mid-term exam Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework oral exam
9 Parasitic diseases of fresh water fishes Part.1 Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
10 Parasitic diseases of fresh water fishes Part.2 Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
11 Parasitic diseases of marine fishes Part 1. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
12 Parasitic diseases of marine fishes Part 2. Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
13 Parasitic diseases with no treatments Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
14 Zoonotic parasites of fish Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
15 Application of antiparasitic drugs Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework Presentation, group discussion
16/17 final exam Reading Lecture notes and articles and homework oral exam

  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Woo, P. T. K. (editor) Fish diseases and disorders ( Protozoan and Metazoan Infections)
 Noga, Edward J. Fish disease: diagnosis and treatment.
Required Course Material(s)

  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100
  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Follows the current topics and improvements in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases, publisesh and presents the research results 4
2 Effectively communicates about the field of Aquaculture and Diseases by using written and oral presentation tools, follows up and criticizes the meetings and seminars. 4
3 Has at least one foreign language in B2 level in oral and written communication according to European Language Portfolio. 3
4 Uses the communication and information technologies about the field of interest in an advanced level. 3
5 Deepens and improves theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases 5
6 Comprehends interaction of expertise area in relation to interdisciplinary relationships 4
7 Determines strategies and investigates methods about their field of study in Aquaculture and Diseases 5
8 Produces new information and theories by interpreting and synthesising the information from other disciplines and using the theoretical and practical information from their field of study in Aquaculture and Diseases. 5
9 Collects data, interprets results and suggests solutions by using dialectic research methodology in the certain field of Aquaculture and Diseases 5
10 Independently plans, designs and performs a certain project in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases 5
11 Produces solutions by improving new strategic approaches and taking responsibilities for the potential problems in the field of study as an individual or team member. 5
12 Accesses the resources, and gains experience to direct the education for the Aquaculture and Diseases field 4
13 Has positive stance on the lifelong education and use it for the public benefit by using the gained theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases 5
14 Conforms, controls and teaches social, cultural and scientific ethics in the investigation and publication process of the data related with the field of interest. 3
15 Improves strategies, politics and application codes by following scientific and technological developments on the certain field of Aquaculture and Diseases. Investigates and extends the results on behalf of public in frame of total quality management process. 5
16 Uses the abilities and experiences in the field of Aquaculture and Diseases on applications and solving problems that gained during the MSc education for the interdisciplinary studies 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).
  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 3 6
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 5 10
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 147
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.88
ECTS Credit: 6